I use Mozilla on Windows. How do I keep Spyware out?

[Doctor_J]

I run Spybot S&D, and every time it picks up a bunch of spyware incidences, which I then fix. But I'd like to keep them out preventatively. Spybot has an "immunize" feature to block incoming spyware when using Internet Explorer, but not for Firefox. Is there a switch I can flip inside Mozilla to block incoming spyware?

[Spider Jerusalem]

1. You shouldn't GET spyware with Mozilla.

Spybot is probably detecting the tracking cookies you get from some sites. But Mozilla has no ActiveX controls (unlike IE), so (unlike IE) actual spyware (trojans/backdoors/keystroke loggers/etc) can't be installed without your knowledge.

You can go to 'privacy & security settings' in your preferences and change the setting for cookies to a more secure one, or to block any cookies not originating from websites you view, which should help.

[Vidar]

4. Good explanation. I 'm pleased with FireFox as well.

[Breeze54]

2. You can selectively block cookies on FF

You have to go into preferences/cookies (I think) and select the feature that lets
you approve or dissaprove the cookies you will allow. Look in tools.


You should add Spyblaster to your arsenal also. ;)

[ghostsofgiants]

3. Don't go to shady websites or download sketchy free software.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

5. disconnect the cat 5 from the computer

is the only sure way

[Benfea]

6. You might want to install the NoScript extension.

Just to be safe, and all.